United Nations Development Programme

Speakers Corner

The Speakers Corner helps connect think tanks, academia, the media and the public to a diverse group of experts who can speak to UNDP’s commitment to “empower lives” and build "resilient nations.” Our experts speak several languages and are located around the world, representing the organization’s global presence. They can be contacted on the following areas of UNDP’s work such as: sustainable development, democratic governance and peacebuilding, and climate and disaster resilience.

Featured Speaker:

John Cockell is the Regional Portfolio Manager for the Arab States in the Country Support Management Team of UNDP’s Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery. In this capacity Mr. Cockell oversees the portfolio in 15 Arab states countries that in 2013 had an annual budget of $38 million. Read More